As we rolled in a few more chairs for the meeting, the chatting quieted down. All eyes turned towards "Ned." I gave him a friendly smile, and he began.
"I don't really know how to start. This is my first time. Let's pray." His quick sentences were undoubtedly nervous, and yet an underlining confidence that God would guide the time was evident.
Ned was a third year university student when I arrived in Bangkok three years ago. Since then, he graduated, studied a 5 month Discipleship Training School that included outreach to different provinces in Thailand, and began working as YWAM staff, a chef at the base. What a privilege it is to see God grow and lead students through university and into "grown up" life.
It's a shift for me as well. A good shift, from often being the one teaching or leading to being one of the learners. Sitting in the learner's chair, I can see Christ from new perspectives, from Thai perspectives.
Ned led the group in studying some of the Hebrew names for God. We then used these names to encourage each other. He talked about using the names in prayer as well.
I was inspired. I was reminded why I love my Lord so deeply. I was encouraged to see God growing us all in so many direcitons.
I'll share the Hebrew names below, in hopes that they are encouraging for you too.
Elohim
God our Father, the All Sufficient, Nourisher and Life Giver.
Genesis 1:1
El Shaddai
God, the Almighty, True and Faithful God.
Genesis 17:1
Adonai
Lord, the Master.
Isaiah 6:1
El Olam
The Everlasting God.
Genesis 21:33
El Berith
The Lord of the Covenant.
Deuteronomy 8:18
Elohei Ma'uzzi
The God of my strength.
2 Samuel 22:33
Jehovah Jireh
The Lord will provide.
Genesis 22:14
Jehovah Shalom
The Lord my Peace and Fullness.
Judges 6:24, John 14:27
Jehovah Rapha
The Lord my Healer, Doctor.
Exodus 15:26
Jehovah Rohi
The Lord my Shepherd.
Psalm 23
Jehovah Nissi
The Lord my Banner, Banner of Victory.
Exodus 17:15
Immanuel
God with us.
Matthew 1:23
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